Juvederm Ultra 4 for cheeks? My concern is Ultra 4 is not FDA approved. Advice?

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I’m 33 and have used Juvederm ultra before (nasolabia and mouth area). My doc suggested injecting derma filler into my cheeks (half a syringe in each). Reading online it seems like the right thing for me however I assumed she would Use Voluma. She informed me that she will be using ultra 4 as I’m younger. concern is ultra 4 is not FDA approved. I know that products are used off benchmark but can give their opinion if this is normal? Thanks

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

I agree with some of the other doctors that for a good cheek lift as you're describing you desire there are better products. Lyft, Voluma, Radiesse and Sculptra com to mind.Good luck. Dr. ALDO

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question! Juvederm Ultra 4 is a product that is approved for use in Europe as well as Canada. It is similar to Juvederm ultra XC here in the US but very different from voluma. Voluma is a heartier product and will last longer. Voluma is also more expensive than Ultra for by about two times. Best of luck!

Joseph A. Russo, MD · Answer

It is a violation of federal law to inject a non FDA approved filler into a patient in this country. The doctor can lose his license and face time in prison. Be careful

Leonard Grossman, MD · Answer

Juvederm Ultra 4 is a product that is approved for use in Europe as well as Canada. It is similar to Juvederm ultra XC here in the US but very different from voluma. Voluma is a heartier product and will last longer. Voluma is also more expensive than Ultra for by about two times. Good luck from New York City

Glenn Messina, MD · Answer

that is an imported product , likely from canada its not FDA approved for use in this country

Juvederm Ultra 4 for cheeks? My concern is Ultra 4 is not FDA approved. Advice?

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